The Upper Room 28th December 2021 Daily Devotional | Tuesday Message
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Resting in God’s will
Belle Todd (Texas, USA)
TODAY’S READING
Matthew 11:28-30
KEY VERSE: Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28 (KJV)
The Upper Room 28th December 2021 Daily Devotional Message
I had retired from my job of over 20 years, and my children were all grown with families of their own. My once-hectic schedule of being a working mom seemed to come to a screeching halt. I should have been relishing this newfound slower pace. After all, wasn’t this what I had looked forward to during those busy, exhausting years? Yet I found myself slightly depressed and feeling a sense of failure. I felt guilty that I was not accomplishing more in my life. I felt restless and like a fish out of water.
Finally, I did something I wish I had done earlier: I prayed about these feelings. The Lord began to remind me gently of things I was accomplishing. God also reminded me that I didn’t need to keep up the former breakneck speed of my schedule. This was a different season of my life, and the pace could be slower.
I felt God’s encouragement all through my spirit. I realized that those whispers of guilt and discouragement were not what God wanted for me. I began to view my schedule through a different lens. I felt hope, relief, and a new energy. I was where I should be and was able to rest in that comforting truth.
TODAY’S PRAYER
Thank you, Father God, for guiding our lives. Help us to trust in your perfect will. Amen.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
God has a special purpose for every season in our lives.
PRAYER FOCUS
Someone feeling restless